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Jets, 49ers, Raiders turn to defensive coacheshttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3303342-jets-49ers-raiders-turn-to-defensive-coaches.html
The New York Jets stuck with defense. The San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders are giving it a try, too.
The Jets hired Arizona defensive coordinator Todd Bowles as head coach Wednesday, the 49ers promoted longtime defensive line coach Jim Tomsula, and the Raiders turned to Denver defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio.
Denver, Atlanta ...Thu, 15 Jan 2015 04:36:31 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3303342-jets-49ers-raiders-turn-to-defensive-coaches.html2015-01-15T04:36:31ZLeBeau resigns as Steelers defensive coordinatorhttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3296402-lebeau-resigns-steelers-defensive-coordinator.html
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Hall of Famer Dick LeBeau has resigned as the defensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The 77-year-old LeBeau had been with the organization for 16 seasons, including serving as defensive coordinator from 1995-96 and from 2004-14. He was also the team's secondary coach from 1992-94. He was inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fam...Sun, 11 Jan 2015 01:58:43 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3296402-lebeau-resigns-steelers-defensive-coordinator.html2015-01-11T01:58:43ZSteelers back Bell ruled out of wild-card gamehttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3285888-steelers-bell-ruled-wild-card-game.html
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Le'Veon Bell's injured right knee won't be ready in time for Saturday's wild-card game against Baltimore.
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin ruled his star running back out of the first round of the playoffs on Friday after Bell missed a third straight day of practice. Bell hyperextended the knee in last Sunday's AFC North-clinching w...Fri, 02 Jan 2015 19:31:49 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3285888-steelers-bell-ruled-wild-card-game.html2015-01-02T19:31:49ZAP All-Pro team: Watt, Gronkowski unanimous pickshttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3285754-ap-all-pro-team-watt-gronkowski-unanimous-picks.html
NEW YORK (AP) — J.J. Watt found a unique way to make the 2014 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team announced Friday.
Houston's Watt was listed on all 50 ballots by a nationwide panel of media members who regularly cover the league, with 45 of the votes for defensive end and the other five for defensive tackle. So he actually was a first-team end and a second...Fri, 02 Jan 2015 19:08:07 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3285754-ap-all-pro-team-watt-gronkowski-unanimous-picks.html2015-01-02T19:08:07ZThe 12 Super Bowl hopefuls feature pros and conshttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3285410-12-super-bowl-hopefuls-feature-pros-cons.html
DENVER (AP) — Each of the dozen NFL teams still standing has reason to believe next month will bring a party and a parade.
Every one of them also has a potentially costly flaw that could have them dejectedly clearing out their lockers instead. "The game gets a little faster and certainly everything's on the line," Denver quarterback Peyton Manning said of...Fri, 02 Jan 2015 18:46:06 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3285410-12-super-bowl-hopefuls-feature-pros-cons.html2015-01-02T18:46:06ZSteelers top Bengals 27-17 to win AFC Northhttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3279654-steelers-top-bengals-27-17-to-win-afc-north.html
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger spoke quietly while teammates raucously pulled on AFC North champion T-shirts around him. The Pittsburgh quarterback has been here before.
"Hopefully, the journey is not over," Roethlisberger said. "I'm not going to talk about journeys and where we are. We're still going." Even if they might be a little short-handed. A...Mon, 29 Dec 2014 06:01:00 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3279654-steelers-top-bengals-27-17-to-win-afc-north.html2014-12-29T06:01:00ZNFL sends domestic violence video to schoolshttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3217684-nfl-sends-domestic-violence-video-to-schools.html
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL sent a 17-minute video Wednesday to high school and college coaches nationwide to encourage them to be aware of and act against domestic violence and abuse.
Entitled "NFL Call To Coaches — Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness," the video includes strong messages from Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and Steelers coach Mike Tom...Wed, 19 Nov 2014 20:05:44 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3217684-nfl-sends-domestic-violence-video-to-schools.html2014-11-19T20:05:44ZSteelers release running back LeGarrette Blounthttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3215502-steelers-release-running-legarrette-blount.html
PITTSBURGH (AP) — LeGarrette Blount's early exit Monday night cost the volatile running back his job.
The Pittsburgh Steelers cut Blount on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after he jogged off LP Field with the clock still running in a 27-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Coach Mike Tomlin called the decision to part ways with Blount "in the best interest ...Tue, 18 Nov 2014 21:12:26 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3215502-steelers-release-running-legarrette-blount.html2014-11-18T21:12:26Z5 things to know as Steelers beat Titans 27-24http://www.mail.com/sports/football/3214572-5-things-to-steelers-beat-titans-27-24.html
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers go into their bye with Le'Veon Bell showing he can help Ben Roethlisberger with the balance coach Mike Tomlin has been wanting all season.
Bell turned in the best rushing performance in the NFL this season Monday night with 204 yards, and the Steelers finally beat a struggling team as they rallied for a 27-2...Tue, 18 Nov 2014 08:34:22 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3214572-5-things-to-steelers-beat-titans-27-24.html2014-11-18T08:34:22ZSteelers rally from 11 down, beat Titans 27-24http://www.mail.com/sports/football/3214178-steelers-rally-11-down-beat-titans-27-24.html
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — This time, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat their struggling opponent.
Ben Roethlisberger and Le'Veon Bell were an impressive duo in Music City on Monday night. Roethlisberger threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Antonio Brown with 9:01 left, lifting the Steelers to a 27-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
...Tue, 18 Nov 2014 06:04:55 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3214178-steelers-rally-11-down-beat-titans-27-24.html2014-11-18T06:04:55ZRex Ryan fined $100,000 for profanitieshttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3209608-rex-ryan-fined-100000-profanities.html
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Jets coach Rex Ryan has been fined $100,000 for his postgame use of profanity that was picked up on video last Sunday.
After the Jets beat the Steelers 20-13, Ryan could be seen yelling agitatedly while walking onto the field to meet Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. Ryan has been fined twice in the past for public obscenities and was c...Fri, 14 Nov 2014 21:26:06 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3209608-rex-ryan-fined-100000-profanities.html2014-11-14T21:26:06ZJets get 4 turnovers, stun Big Ben, Steelers 20-13http://www.mail.com/sports/football/3200610-jets-4-turnovers-stun-big-ben-steelers-20-13.html
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The bravado was back, even if just for one happy postgame press conference.
Rex Ryan was downright giddy after the New York Jets ended an eight-game losing streak with a stunning 20-13 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. "For people that count this football team out, you do so at your own risk," Ryan said. "This te...Mon, 10 Nov 2014 08:22:04 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3200610-jets-4-turnovers-stun-big-ben-steelers-20-13.html2014-11-10T08:22:04ZJets stop Big Ben, Steelers in 20-13 victoryhttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3199970-jets-big-ben-steelers-20-13-victory.html
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — On a rare day for Rex Ryan, the embattled coach of the struggling New York Jets was able to smile after a game for the first time since Week 1.
It's been that long since the Jets had won, so the relieved Ryan was feeling pretty good after a stunning 20-13 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. "All right!" Ryan exclai...Sun, 09 Nov 2014 23:03:17 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3199970-jets-big-ben-steelers-20-13-victory.html2014-11-09T23:03:17ZRoethlisberger, Steelers dominate Ravens 43-23http://www.mail.com/sports/football/3188114-roethlisberger-steelers-dominate-ravens-43-23.html
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger keeps trying to tamp down expectations, insisting the Pittsburgh Steelers remain a work in progress.
The process nearly looks complete. If it's not, then things might really get out of hand. Looking in full command of an offense getting more dynamic by the week, Roethlisberger threw for 340 yards and six scores to set ...Mon, 03 Nov 2014 06:36:01 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3188114-roethlisberger-steelers-dominate-ravens-43-23.html2014-11-03T06:36:01ZRoethlisberger, Steelers beat Colts 51-34http://www.mail.com/sports/football/3175984-roethlisberger-steelers-beat-colts-51-34.html
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The numbers were preposterous: 522 yards passing, 40 completions, six touchdowns.
Yet the only number Ben Roethlisberger seemed concerned about after helping the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 51-34 on Sunday was two. After spending the first seven weeks alternating wins and losses, the Steelers have won consecutive game...Mon, 27 Oct 2014 08:33:25 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3175984-roethlisberger-steelers-beat-colts-51-34.html2014-10-27T08:33:25ZRoethlisberger throws 6 TDs as Steelers top Coltshttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3175456-roethlisberger-throws-6-tds-steelers-top-colts.html
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger spent a week politely answering questions about Andrew Luck, saying all the right things to anyone who asked about how impressed he was with the rising Indianapolis Colts star.
Then Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback delivered a virtuoso performance not even the precocious Luck could match. Hot at the start and typically ...Mon, 27 Oct 2014 02:03:27 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3175456-roethlisberger-throws-6-tds-steelers-top-colts.html2014-10-27T02:03:27ZSteelers surge past shocked Texans 30-23http://www.mail.com/sports/football/3164208-steelers-surge-shocked-texans-30-23.html
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brett Keisel saw the ball drop into his 36-year-old hands, and the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end started chugging toward the end zone.
He didn't quite make it, but the sight of the bearded veteran sprinting — more or less — in the open field proved fitting on a night the Steelers briefly turned back the clock to a time when the defen...Tue, 21 Oct 2014 07:28:21 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3164208-steelers-surge-shocked-texans-30-23.html2014-10-21T07:28:21ZSteelers rally past stunned Texans 30-23http://www.mail.com/sports/football/3163844-steelers-rally-stunned-texans-30-23.html
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The deluge started with a desperation third-down heave, a trickle that turned into a downpour and led to another abrupt turn in the Pittsburgh Steelers' confounding season.
Good one week and lousy the next, Pittsburgh managed to be both in a 30-23 victory over the mistake-prone Houston Texans on Monday night. Ben Roethlisberger passed fo...Tue, 21 Oct 2014 05:01:18 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3163844-steelers-rally-stunned-texans-30-23.html2014-10-21T05:01:18ZHoyer leads Browns to 31-10 rout of Steelershttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3148610-hoyer-leads-browns-to-31-10-rout-steelers.html
CLEVELAND (AP) — Joe Thomas fought back tears. While center Alex Mack, his good buddy and fellow offensive lineman, was carted off the field with a broken leg, Thomas was overcome with emotion.
Later, the Pro Bowl tackle stood at his locker, his voice cracking for a very different reason. For Thomas, this win meant more than any other. The Browns had fina...Sun, 12 Oct 2014 22:05:40 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3148610-hoyer-leads-browns-to-31-10-rout-steelers.html2014-10-12T22:05:40ZNFL has laundry list of verboten celebrationshttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3126590-nfl-laundry-list-verboten-celebrations.html
Dancing Billy "White Shoes" Johnson, shuffling Ickey Woods and the group high-fiving Fun Bunch? Their entertaining touchdown celebrations would be illegal in today's NFL.
Though the league rulebook has some very specific examples of what constitutes a penalty, the gray area is as wide as ever. Take, for example, Husain Abdullah's drop to his knees after r...Tue, 30 Sep 2014 20:34:24 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3126590-nfl-laundry-list-verboten-celebrations.html2014-09-30T20:34:24ZICYMI: Saints' fake punt, other NFL Week 4 topicshttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3123440-icymi-saints-fake-punt-nfl-week-4-topics.html
Let the second-guessing begin.
Saints coach Sean Payton opted to have his punter — yes, his punter — try to throw a pass, instead of a guy by the name of Drew Brees. Eagles coach Chip Kelly decided to let Nick Foles throw a pair of passes from inside the 2-yard line, instead of giving the football to LeSean McCoy on the ground.
...Mon, 29 Sep 2014 08:26:26 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3123440-icymi-saints-fake-punt-nfl-week-4-topics.html2014-09-29T08:26:26ZBuccaneers end skid, stun sloppy Steelershttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3123422-buccaneers-skid-stun-sloppy-steelers.html
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lovie Smith didn't panic. A lifetime spent around football let the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' coach know rebuilding projects don't happen overnight.
So as bad as his team's six-touchdown waxing by Atlanta on national television looked, he didn't lose his cool. Instead, Smith challenged his winless team to stay positive and get better. Done an...Mon, 29 Sep 2014 08:21:58 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3123422-buccaneers-skid-stun-sloppy-steelers.html2014-09-29T08:21:58ZDepleted Steelers sign linebacker James Harrisonhttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3112752-depleted-steelers-sign-linebacker-james-harrison.html
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin called the decision to sign James Harrison "simple and easy."
Figuring out how — and just as important when — to use the five-time Pro Bowl linebacker, well, that part is a little trickier. The Steelers brought the 36-year-old Harrison out of retirement on Tuesday to give an injury depleted group som...Tue, 23 Sep 2014 20:04:31 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3112752-depleted-steelers-sign-linebacker-james-harrison.html2014-09-23T20:04:31ZRoethlisberger, Steelers top Panthers 37-19http://www.mail.com/sports/football/3110222-roethlisberger-steelers-top-panthers-37-19.html
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger spent Sunday night relishing in the return of Steelers football.
"We were physical on offense, defense, special teams," Roethlisberger said. And dominating, too, in a 37-19 victory over Carolina on Sunday night. Roethlisberger threw two 7-yard touchdown passes to Antonio Brown, Le'Veon Bell ran for 147 yards and P...Mon, 22 Sep 2014 05:13:10 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3110222-roethlisberger-steelers-top-panthers-37-19.html2014-09-22T05:13:10ZMotivated to win for Rice, Ravens top Steelershttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3093228-motivated-to-win-rice-ravens-top-steelers.html
BALTIMORE (AP) — Many wondered if the Baltimore Ravens were resilient enough to overcome the distraction of losing Ray Rice and the emotional stress caused by his release from the team.
The Ravens weren't among the doubters. Playing a pivotal divisional game three days after the release of the star running back, Baltimore (1-1) got a pair of touchdown pas...Fri, 12 Sep 2014 07:52:27 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3093228-motivated-to-win-rice-ravens-top-steelers.html2014-09-12T07:52:27ZFlacco, Ravens beat Steelers 26-6 without Ricehttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3092916-flacco-ravens-beat-steelers-26-6-without-rice.html
BALTIMORE (AP) — The dismissal of Ray Rice wasn't a distraction for the Baltimore Ravens.
Ultimately, it served as inspiration. Playing a pivotal divisional game three days after the release of the star running back, Baltimore got a pair of touchdown passes from Joe Flacco and rolled past the rival Pittsburgh Steelers 26-6 on Thursday night.
...Fri, 12 Sep 2014 04:36:41 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3092916-flacco-ravens-beat-steelers-26-6-without-rice.html2014-09-12T04:36:41ZRavens eager to play a game, even against Steelershttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3090312-ravens-eager-to-play-game-steelers.html
BALTIMORE (AP) — Four days after opening the season by losing to a division foe at home, the Baltimore Ravens face their most-hated rival in a pivotal game Thursday night.
The matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers couldn't come soon enough for the Ravens, who finally get to play a football game in the wake of the media firestorm involving Ray Rice. Foll...Wed, 10 Sep 2014 20:20:54 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3090312-ravens-eager-to-play-game-steelers.html2014-09-10T20:20:54ZSuisham's winner lifts Steelers over Browns 30-27http://www.mail.com/sports/football/3083994-suishams-winner-lifts-steelers-browns-30-27.html
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Johnny Manziel's time is coming. For now, the most famous backup quarterback in football is merely a student.
Brian Hoyer, the journeyman veteran who beat out the Heisman Trophy winner for the starting job in Cleveland, provided a lesson in resilience on Sunday. Then Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers provided another in how ...Sun, 07 Sep 2014 22:26:18 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3083994-suishams-winner-lifts-steelers-browns-30-27.html2014-09-07T22:26:18ZDivision matchups spice NFL openershttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3083274-division-matchups-spice-nfl-openers.html
The NFL has spiced up the end of the regular season with a steady diet of division matchups. It hasn't done a bad job of juicing the opening weekend with just that, too.
New England is at Miami in a very early AFC East showdown, while the entire AFC North faces off, with Cincinnati at Baltimore and Cleveland at Pittsburgh. The NFC South has the same setup...Sun, 07 Sep 2014 08:10:17 GMThttp://www.mail.com/sports/football/3083274-division-matchups-spice-nfl-openers.html2014-09-07T08:10:17Z